Computer-Based CPA Examination Grade Release Information-2005 Window #4
All of the grades for the October-November 2005 window of the CPA examination have been released. Any candidate who took a section during Window #4 and who did not receive grades should contact CPA Examination Services (1-800-CPA-EXAM, extension 4266) for assistance.

Online license renewal closed
The online renewal website closed at 8:00 AM on January 4, 2006. All licensees who renew late must submit the late filing fee applicable to the postmark date of the renewal application. Since online renewal is closed, the fees for renewal are $135 for the Ohio permit and $40 for the Ohio registration, plus the applicable late filing fee.

New rule changes effective.
On June 6, 2005, the Board approved the filing of several rule changes. These changes are listed on the Register of Ohio.

At the Register of Ohio website, select "Browse Rules by Filing Agency," then "4701-Accountancy Board," "Recently Adopted Rules," and "Search." The rules should then be displayed on your browser. Selecting any of the rule numbers will provide details concerning the rule changes. These rules became effective August 25, 2005.

Continuing education deadline for 2006 is now December 31.
In 2004, the Board has changed the continuing education reporting deadline in rule 4701-15-02 from October 31 to December 31. Licensees in Group 2 who report continuing education this fall have a 38-month reporting period beginning November 1, 2003 and ending December 31, 2006. This transitional 38-month reporting period will also be effective for Group 3 licensees reporting CPE in 2007.

Firm registration renewal process enters late fee period.
All public accounting firms in Group C renew this year. Firms subject to peer review have been sent renewal notices, and the deadline for renewal was October 31, 2005. The OSCPA peer review acceptance committee is scheduled to meet in January to consider peer reviews submitted late, and will not meet again until May 2006.